Me. Stat. tit. 21-A § 553

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684

Section 553 - Limitations on terms

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, consecutive terms in office are limited as follows. [IB 1993, c. 1, §1(NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2(AFF).]

1.State Senate. A person may not serve more than 4 consecutive terms as a state Senator.

[IB 1993, c. 1, §1(NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2(AFF).]

2.State Representative. A person may not serve more than 4 consecutive terms as a member of the state House of Representatives.

[IB 1993, c. 1, §1(NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2(AFF).]

3.Secretary of State. A person may not serve more than 4 consecutive terms as Secretary of State.

[IB 1993, c. 1, §1(NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2(AFF).]

4.Treasurer of State. A person may not serve more than 4 consecutive terms as Treasurer of State.

[IB 1993, c. 1, §1(NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2(AFF).]

5.Attorney General. A person may not serve more than 4 consecutive terms as Attorney General.

[IB 1993, c. 1, §1(NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2(AFF).]

6.State Auditor. A person may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms as State Auditor.

[IB 1993, c. 1, §1(NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2(AFF).]

This section applies to terms of office that begin on or after December 3, 1996. [IB 1993, c. 1, §1(NEW); IB 1993, c. 1, §2(AFF).]

21-A M.R.S. § 553

IB 1993, c. 1, § 1 (NEW) . IB 1993, c. 1, § 2 (AFF) .